Saftdwin Limited

Reference number: 307836

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

This company holds another FCA record

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Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When martins.uk.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01256 867100 is
  • Who else gives the postcode RG24 7NZ
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Other names (10)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Martins Buzz Centre Trading name
  • Martins Nissan Trading name
  • Martins Of Andover Trading name
  • Martins Of Basingstoke Trading name
  • Martins of Farnham Trading name
  • Martins of Reading Trading name
  • Martins Of Winchester Trading name
  • Martins Van Centre Trading name
  • Martins Volkswagen Trading name
  • Martins Audi Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money · Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
Show FCA detail (9 permissions)
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
01426887
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
8 June 1979 (47 years old)
Registered office
London Road, Hatch, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 7NZ
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Brian Michael Graham Martin Director Mar 1939 14 Jun 1979 4 other companies
Sarah Louise Scammell Director Sep 1965 16 Nov 2002 1 other company
Terence John Handley Director Oct 1958 16 Nov 2002 None
Juliet Rebecca Lock Director Oct 1967 16 Nov 2002 None
John Stephen Miles Director Mar 1963 6 Jun 2005 4 other companies
John Stephen Miles Secretary Not published 5 Mar 2003 4 other companies

Other companies run by these 5 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies
5
still active
5
is FCA-registered
1

In the full report: all 5 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 5 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The one on the FCA register
  • The 4 companies these 5 directors run together
  • All 9 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Saftdwin’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (31)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Brian Michael Graham Martin became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2005

14 January 2005

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1979

8 June 1979

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 31 events

  • All 31 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 12
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Firms connected to Saftdwin

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Saftdwin. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

past link
1

In the full report: all 0 connected firms, named

  • 1 past link through former directors
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Firms like Saftdwin

Other firms of the same type (insurance broker), nearest first.

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  • 5 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 31 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Saftdwin Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Saftdwin Limited (FRN 307836) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2005 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Saftdwin’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01256 867100 and the website martins.uk.com for Saftdwin. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Saftdwin a scam or clone?
Saftdwin is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Saftdwin?
It is permitted to hold and control client money, which it must keep separate from its own. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Saftdwin to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Saftdwin?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Saftdwin: Mr Brian Michael Graham Martin (50–75% of shares).
Who runs Saftdwin?
Companies House lists 5 directors of Saftdwin: Brian Michael Graham Martin, Sarah Louise Scammell, Terence John Handley, Juliet Rebecca Lock and John Stephen Miles.
How long has Saftdwin been in business?
The company was formed on 8 June 1979, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Saftdwin use any other names?
It trades as Martins Buzz Centre, Martins Nissan, Martins Of Andover, Martins Of Basingstoke and Martins of Farnham, and 4 more names. It has previously used the name Martins Audi.

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